Problems with Traditional EKGs

Problem 1: The Inaccuracy of Lead Placement1

Lead Placement Error Rate By Trained
Healthcare Professionals

V1-V2:

ECG Tech

Nurses

Non-cardiology MDs

Cardiologists

10%

51%

69%

84%

Problem 2: The Increased HAI Risk of EKGs

1Cardiology News 2004; Vol. 2

Problem 3:Time to Diagnosis Matters

When people have heart attacks their survival and long term outcomes are directly linked to the amount of time it takes to open their blocked heart artery. Traditional EKG’s take up to several minutes to perform.

Seconds Matter

Problem 4:The Impact on the Patient

A false positive EKG generates a tremendous amount of unnecessary anxiety and stress on the patient.

In addition, the patient incurs significant costs which are completely avoidable.

The Evolution of the EKG

1903 – Willem Einthoven

1940s

Not much has changed today…

Until Now…

Single patient use, disposable, individually packed device with prepositioned leads and only 1 wire to connect